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George F. Charles (TLPC/SLU) — Castries, Saint Lucia

At a glance

Operating hours: 10:00–00:00 UTC
Customs: 10:00–00:00 UTC
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1, 100LL
Tower: 118.0
Runways: 09/27
Elevation: 22 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-04

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: TLPC
Name: George F. Charles
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 14.0202
Longitude: -60.992901
Elevation: 22 ft
Country: Saint Lucia
Municipality: Castries
IATA Code: SLU
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: TTZP
Timezone: America/St_Lucia
Distance from City: 1.2 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: 5735 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: 8/F/B/Z/T
Lighting: MIRL, REIL both ends, PAPI RWY 09
NAVAIDs: NDB (SLU Vigie, 415 kHz)
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS) RWY 09, NDB RWY 09
Remarks: RWY 27 visual approach only. Displaced thresholds: 426 ft RWY 09, 1007 ft RWY 27. LDA RWY 27: 4728 ft, LDA RWY 09: 5309 ft. Traffic pattern altitude 1022 ft MSL. Mag var 15W. Fire category 5.

Frequencies

Tower: 118.000 MHz
Ground: 121.800 MHz
Operations: 119.800 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 132.600 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 10:00 – 00:00

Tuesday 10:00 – 00:00

Wednesday 10:00 – 00:00

Thursday 10:00 – 00:00

Friday 10:00 – 00:00

Saturday 10:00 – 00:00

Sunday 10:00 – 00:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: 10:00-00:00 UTC (06:00-20:00 local AST) daily including weekends. Overtime available on request with prior notice. Admin: Mon-Fri 12:00-20:00 UTC (08:00-16:00 local).

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 758-724-9711
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.georgeflcharlesairport.com/
Remarks: Operator: SLASPA (Saint Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority). Tel: +1 758-457-6100, Fax: +1 758-457-6190, Email: [email protected]. Director of Airports: Lambert Remy — Tel: +1 758-457-3020, Email: [email protected]. Airport Manager: Mark Gustave — Tel: +1 758-457-6160 / +1 758-454-6900, Email: [email protected]. Ground handlers: Harris Handling & Logistics (+1 758-454-5584, [email protected]), Aviation Services St. Lucia (aviationservicesstlucia.com), Pike Aviation (pike-aviation.com, +1 305-447-2676, [email protected]). FltPlan Handling: +1 786-206-6031. Catering: Air Culinaire Worldwide (+1 813-449-6000).

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: No slots required. Landing permits may be required for private/charter flights — coordinate with handler.

Customs

Open: 10:00
Close: 00:00
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Available during airport operating hours (10:00-00:00 UTC / 06:00-20:00 local AST). Airport of entry. Online pre-clearance at travelslu.govt.lc.

Fees

Landing Fee: EC$20 flat (≤6,000 lbs); EC$3.50/1,000 lbs (6,001–50,000 lbs); EC$3.60/1,000 lbs (50,001–350,000 lbs); >350,000 lbs: EC$1,260 + EC$2.90/1,000 lbs over 350k
Parking Fee: 20% of landing fee per 24hrs (first 2hrs free, minimum EC$10)
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: XCD
Remarks: Nav/Com: EC$40 (≤12,500 lbs), EC$60 (12,501–75,000 lbs), EC$150 (>75,000 lbs) per landing. Security: EC$13/departing pax. Facilitation: EC$1/arriving pax. ADC: USD 35. Airport Service: USD 25 (CARICOM) / USD 53 (non-CARICOM). Private jet permit: EC$100. Overtime extension: 50% landing fee (≤1hr), 100% landing fee (>1hr), minimum EC$300.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Remarks: Jet A-1 available. Contact Pike Aviation for pricing and coordination.

Fuel Type: 100LL
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Remarks: Avgas 100LL available on request with prior notice. Contact Pike Aviation.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Port of entry. APIS required under CARICOM legislation. All passengers must complete online form at travelslu.govt.lc up to 3 days before arrival.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: City airport with short runway (5,735 ft). Suitable for turboprops and light jets only. Scenic approach over Castries harbor. RWY 27 strictly visual. Fire category 5.

Alternates

TLPL

ICAO: TLPL
Name: Hewanorra Intl
Distance (NM): 17.4
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: CARICOM APIS required for all international flights. Submit no later than 30 min before departure. Full CIQ facilities.

TVSB

ICAO: TVSB
Name: J.F. Mitchell
Distance (NM): 63.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. J.F. Mitchell Airport, Bequia. Immigration available.

TVSM

ICAO: TVSM
Name: Mustique Is
Distance (NM): 68.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Mustique Airport. Exclusive private island.

TVSC

ICAO: TVSC
Name: Canouan
Distance (NM): 81.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Canouan Airport. Luxury resort island.

TVSU

ICAO: TVSU
Name: Union I. Intl
Distance (NM): 88.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Union Island Airport. Grenadines gateway.

Airport Services

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Active NOTAMs

A1342/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

AD HR OF OPS REDUCED. EXTENSION AVBL FOR SKED, COMMERCIAL AND MEDEVAC OPS WITH PPR.

2026-09-04 12:00 UTC 2026-12-02 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

TLPL Hewanorra Intl 17 NM TFFF Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport 34 NM TVSA Argyle International Airport 53 NM TVSB J.F. Mitchell 64 NM TVSM Mustique Is 69 NM TVSC Canouan 82 NM TDCF Canefield Airport 82 NM TVSU Union I. Intl 89 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of TLPC?: George F. Charles operates from 10:00 to 00:00.
What is the tower frequency at TLPC?: The tower frequency at George F. Charles is 118.0 MHz.
What fuel is available at TLPC?: George F. Charles offers JET A-1, 100LL.
Is customs available at TLPC?: Yes, customs at George F. Charles is available from 10:00 to 00:00.
Where is TLPC located?: George F. Charles (TLPC) is located in Castries, Saint Lucia.
What is the IATA code for TLPC?: The IATA code for George F. Charles is SLU.
Is TLPC a port of entry?: Yes, George F. Charles is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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